Question

9.5x - 2.5 for x = 9
What is the solution

Answer 1

86

Explanation:

The original equation is 9.5 times x - 2.5

9.5(9) - 2.5

9.5(9) = 88.5

88.5 - 2.5 = 86

9.5x - 2.5 = 86

Answer 2

Just substitue
`9` for
`x` in the expression.

`= 9.5(9) - 2.5`

`= 85.5 - 2.5`

`= 83`